architect

RQ11206 - 2 x Technology Architect - Senior

2 openings - 2 submissions

1-year contract (250 business days) - 3 possible extensions

Hybrid - 2 days onsite / 3 days remotes - 777 Bay St.

Security Level: CRJMC

MUST HAVE:

- 5+ years of experience designing and implementing secure architectures and automation-enabled solutions, (preferably within Ontario K?12 environments)

- 5+ years of experience in modern network and security architectures (e.g., SDN, SD-WAN, SASE/SSE)

- Proven experience implementing enterprise security architectures, including Zero Trust and integrated network-security solutions

- Proven hands-on experience implementing and supporting: - SASE/SSE technologies (SWG, CASB, FWaaS, ZTNA)

- Cloud security architectures (e.g., Azure, AWS, Google Cloud)

- Endpoint security (EPP, EDR, XDR)

- Advanced threat protection (IPS, IDS, NAC, DDoS)

- Identity and authentication solutions (passwordless, MFA, certificate-based)

- Incident Response and Incident Management (IR/IM) platforms

- Vulnerability management and patching automation

- 5+ years of experience supporting or coordinating security operations or IT programs

- Experience coordinating onboarding, service alignment, or transition to steady-state operations

- Strong understanding of incident response lifecycle and coordination activities

- Experience with SIEM, SOAR, or security monitoring tools (functional/user level)

- 5+ years experience coordinating across multiple stakeholders (e.g., internal teams, vendors, external partners)

- 5+ years experience facilitating meetings, workshops, or cross-functional initiatives

- 5+ years experience developing and maintaining documentation (e.g., playbooks, onboarding guides, status reports)

- Experience supporting operational readiness, transition planning, or service adoption

- Bachelor's degree in computer science, cyber security, or a related field

Nice-to-have:

- Strong knowledge and application of cybersecurity frameworks and threat-informed methodologies, including: - NIST CSF v2, CIS Controls v8

- MITRE ATT&CK, D3FEND, and ATLAS

- Experience working with Managed Security Service Providers (MSSP/MDR) or shared service models

- Experience working in multi-organization or federated environments (e.g., multiple boards/agencies)

- Postgraduate degree (e.g., M.Sc . and/or Ph.D.) in computer science, cyber security or engineering is preferred.

- Industry-recognized security certifications preferred, including: - Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

- Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)

- Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)

- Other examples include Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC).

- 5+ years' hands-on experience working in the K-12 education sector, with Ontario K-12 school boards, in particular with school board network, network security and cyber security.

Description:

The Senior Technology Architect role requires knowledge, expertise, and experience in cybersecurity solutions, security operations (SecOps) practices, managed security services (MSS/MSSP), and next-generation network security. This resource will provide strategic coordination, planning support, and delivery oversight to Ontario K-12 school boards in the areas of cyber security incident management, operational resilience, and technology modernizatio

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Location

Toronto , ON

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Work location

On site

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Salary $ 132.74 DAY daily

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Terms of employment

Full time

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Starts as soon as possible

- vacancies

1 vacancy

- Source

Talent.com

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Various locations - Toronto, ON